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[noun] a quantity that does not vary
[noun] a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context; "the velocity of light is a constant"
[adjective] steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection; "a man constant in adherence to his ideals"; "a constant lover"; "constant as the northern star"
[adjective] continually recurring or continuing without interruption; "constant repetition of the exercise"; "constant chatter of monkeys"
[adjective] uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing; "the ceaseless thunder of surf"; "in constant pain"; "night and day we live with the incessant noise of the city"; "the never-ending search for happiness"; "the perpetual struggle to maintain standards in a democracy"; "man's unceasing warfare with drought and isolation"; "unremitting demands of hunger"
[adjective] persistent in occurrence and unvarying in nature; "maintained a constant temperature"; "a constant beat"; "principles of unvarying validity"; "a steady breeze"
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\Con"stant\, a. [L. onstans, -antis, p. pr. of constare to stand firm, to be consistent; con- + stare to stand: cf. F. constant. See {Stand} and cf. {Cost}, v. t.] 1. Firm; solid; fixed; immovable; -- opposed to fluid. [Obs.] If . . . you mix them, you may turn these two fluid liquors into a constant body. --Boyle. 2. Not liable, or given, to change; permanent; regular; continuous; continually recurring; steadfast; faithful; not fickle. Both loving one fair maid, they yet remained constant friends. --Sir P. Sidney. I am constant to my purposes. --Shak. His gifts, his constant ourtship, nothing gained. --Dryden. Onward the constant current sweeps. --Longfellow. 3. (Math. & Physics) Remaining unchanged or invariable, as a quantity, force, law, etc. 4. Consistent; logical. [Obs.] --Shak. Syn: Fixed; steadfast; unchanging; permanent; unalterable; immutable; invariable; perpetual; continual; resolute; firm; unshaken; determined. Usage: {Constant}, {Continual}, {Perpetual}. These words are sometimes used in an absolute and sometimes in a qualified sense. Constant denotes, in its absolute sense, unchangeably fixed; as, a constant mind or purpose. In its qualified sense, it marks something as a ``standing'' fact or occurence; as, liable to constant interruptions; constantly called for. Continual, in its absolute sense, coincides with continuous. See {Continuous}. In its qualified sense, it describes a thing as occuring in steady and rapid succession; as, a round of continual calls; continually changing. Perpetual denotes, in its absolute sense, what literally never ceases or comes to an end; as, perpetual motion. In its qualified sense, it is used hyperbolically, and denotes that which rarely ceases; as, perpetual disturbance; perpetual noise; perpetual intermeddling.
\Con"stant\, n. 1. That which is not subject to change; that which is invariable. 2. (Math.) A quantity that does not change its value; -- used in countradistinction to {variable}. {Absolute constant} (Math.), one whose value is absolutely the same under all circumstances, as the number 10, or any numeral. {Arbitrary constant}, an undetermined constant in a differential equation having the same value during all changes in the values of the variables.
\Con"stant\, n. 1. (Astron.) A number whose value, when ascertained (as by observation) and substituted in a general mathematical formula expressing an astronomical law, completely determines that law and enables predictions to be made of its effect in particular cases. 2. (Physics) A number expressing some property or condition of a substance or of an instrument of precision; as, the dielectric constant of quartz; the collimation constant of a transit instrument. {Aberration constant}, or {Constant of aberration} (Astron.), a number which by substitution in the general formula for aberration enables a prediction to be made of the effect of aberration on a star anywhere situated. Its value is 20[sec].47. {Constant of integration} (Math.), an undetermined constant added to every result of integration. {Gravitation constant} (Physics), the acceleration per unit of time produced by the attraction of a unit of mass at unit distance. When this is known the acceleration produced at any distance can be calculated. {Solar constant} (Astron.), the quantity of heat received by the earth from the sun in a unit of time. It is, on the C. G. S. system, 0.0417 small calories per square centimeter per second. --Young.

Synonyms for constant

ceaseless, changeless, constant quantity, continual, continuous, incessant, invariant, never-ending, perpetual, staunch, steadfast, steady, unceasing, unfailing, unflagging, uninterrupted, unremitting, unswerving, unvarying

Antonyms: inconstant

See also: Avogadro number | Avogadro's number | Boltzmann's constant | c | coefficient | constant of gravitation | constant of proportionality | cosmological constant | equilibrium constant | factor of proportionality | faithful | G | gas constant | gravitational constant | Hubble constant | Hubble's constant | invariable | ionic charge | light speed | number | parameter | parametric quantity | quantity | R | speed of light | stable | unchangeable | universal gas constant | universal gravitational constant |

Related terms: aged, balanced, connected, continuing, delicate, ever-during, everlasting, fadeless, hardy, immediate, indomitable, irreversible, liege, longeval, ordered, perdurable, perduring, perennial, perpetual, repeated, round-the-clock, sedulous, static, staying, sustained, true-blue, unchanged, unconquerable, untiring, unvariable

The fun area, different aproach to word »constant«

Let's analyse "constant" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 25% of vowels is 13.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TNATSNOC. Average typing speed for these characters is 2090 milliseconds. [info]

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Morse code: -.-. --- -. ... - .- -. -

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: constant: 6 + 1 = 7, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: constant: 3 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 5 + 2 = 25, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (1) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
N (2) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
S (1) 19 Sun Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (2) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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